Mark Pudlo -
P.E., Naval Architect, President -
Mark
founded Seacraft Design in January 2007, after acquiring the design assets
of Timothy Graul Marine Design (TGMD). His twenty years of professional
experience has gained him a thorough appreciation for the commercial marine
industry, with an understanding of both the practical and technical aspects
of vessel design.
Mark served as Chief Naval
Architect for TGMD for most of his earlier career. He has also been engaged
as a private consultant on various occasions, been employed by the State of
Florida DNR assisting in research vessel conversions, and served briefly as
a ship carpenter. He has also enjoys building and restoring wood and
metal boats in his own shop.
Mark earned a Bachelor of
Science degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb
Institute, and is a registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin (No.
37861-006).
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 Nathan Smith -
Naval Architect -
Nate is a graduate Naval Architect with six years in the
marine industry.
Employed previously by TGMD, Nate's technical background
is bolstered by practical experience gained from transatlantic sailing, and
work as a boatbuilder at Gannon and Benjamin.
Nate earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval
Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute, and holds a USCG 50
ton Masters License.
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 Lauren Balza -
Naval Architect -
Lauren is a graduate Naval Architect with two years of
professional experience. She has been previously employed as Naval Architect
at Burger Boat Company.
Lauren earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval
Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute.
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 Charlie Balestrieri -
Senior Designer -
Charlie brings thirty three years of commercial vessel
design experience to Seacraft Design.
He served most recently for TGMD as a Marine
Designer, after twenty years working for Peterson Builders, Inc., where he
rose from Carpenter to Lead Engineering Designer in hull and outfitting
areas.
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Jean Clark -
Administrator -
Jean handles scheduling, record keeping and general planning, and is the
friendly voice who usually answers the phone. Jean served eight years as
administrator to TGMD before joining the new company.
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Chesla Anschutz
Controller and Bookkeeper -
Chesla is responsible for bookkeeping, payroll, and billing. She
served
twenty years for TGMD before joining the new company.
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Tony Hodges
Independent
designer/consultant -
Tony has over thirty years of
varied experience in the shipbuilding industry beginning
at Peterson Builders. He joined Tim
Graul Marine Design in 1981 and is proud to be onboard with Seacraft Design,
LLC.
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